The Search For The Niger
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good , price clipped
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A gripping work of historical narrative, The Search for the Niger chronicles the centuries-long quest by European explorers to trace the course of one of Africa's greatest and most mysterious rivers. Christopher Lloyd details the harrowing expeditions of figures such as Mungo Park, Hugh Clapperton, and the Lander brothers, whose courage and determination ultimately unraveled one of geography's most enduring enigmas. Written with a brisk, authoritative tone, the account illustrates the brutal realities of exploration — disease, hostile terrain, and political intrigue — that claimed the lives of many who dared venture into the African interior. Lloyd presents the story not merely as a tale of adventure, but as a window into the broader age of European expansion and the complex, often tragic encounters between Western ambition and African societies. Accessible and thoroughly researched, this is an essential read for anyone captivated by the golden age of exploration and the human spirit's relentless drive to chart the unknown.
Author: Christopher Lloyd
Format: Hardback
Published: 1973, Collins
Genre: Travel & exploration
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good , price clipped
Markings: No markings
A gripping work of historical narrative, The Search for the Niger chronicles the centuries-long quest by European explorers to trace the course of one of Africa's greatest and most mysterious rivers. Christopher Lloyd details the harrowing expeditions of figures such as Mungo Park, Hugh Clapperton, and the Lander brothers, whose courage and determination ultimately unraveled one of geography's most enduring enigmas. Written with a brisk, authoritative tone, the account illustrates the brutal realities of exploration — disease, hostile terrain, and political intrigue — that claimed the lives of many who dared venture into the African interior. Lloyd presents the story not merely as a tale of adventure, but as a window into the broader age of European expansion and the complex, often tragic encounters between Western ambition and African societies. Accessible and thoroughly researched, this is an essential read for anyone captivated by the golden age of exploration and the human spirit's relentless drive to chart the unknown.